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The apex court, which was hearing a matter pertaining to the October 3 violence in Lakhimpur Kheri in which eight persons including four farmers were killed during a farmers' protest, was told by the state government that statements of four out of the 44 witnesses have been recorded by the judicial magistrate. The top court has posted the matter for hearing on October 26.

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Supreme Court slams UP government, says police ‘dragging its feet’ in investigation - The Lakhimpur Kheri matter has further been adjourned to October 26 by the Supreme Court bench, headed by CJI N V Ramana.

Ten people, including Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ajay Kumar Mishra 'Teni', have been arrested so far in connection with the case.

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Supreme Court to hear matter tomorrow - Eight persons, including four farmers, lost their lives in the incidents of violence during a farmers’ protest on October 3.

The court directed the DGP of the state to ensure that all the evidence is protected and preserved